Bern Hoffman
Bern Hoffman | |
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Sherman Oaks, California, U.S. | |
Alma mater | Johns Hopkins University |
Occupation(s) | Film, television and theatre actor |
Years active | 1937–1976 |
Spouse | Diana Hoffman[1] |
Children | 2[1] |
Benjamin Bernard Hoffman (February 17, 1913 – December 15, 1979) was an American film, television and theatre actor. He was perhaps best known for playing "Earthquake McGoon" in Li'l Abner, both in the Broadway play and in the 1959 film.[2][3]
Life and career
Hoffman was born in Maryland,[4] the son of Rose Hoffman.[5] He had a brother and a sister.[5] Hoffman attended Johns Hopkins University, where he studied medicine,[1] and also attended Loyola College,[5] where he studied explosives engineering. Hoffman left college to help out and support his family.[1]
Hoffman began his career in 1937, when he appeared in two films, Meet the Missus and Forty Naughty Girls, playing the uncredited role of the "Orchestra Leader" in both films. Hoffman made his theatre debut in 1944, appearing in the Broadway play titled Catherine Was Great.[1] He also played the role of "Joey Biltmore" in Guys and Dolls, during its first production.[1] Hoffman later played the role of "Pawnee Bill" in the Broadway play Annie Get Your Gun.[1]
Hoffman later moved to
Death
Hoffman died in December 1979 at the
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1961 | Rawhide | Vetch | S3:E28, "Incident of the Blackstorms" |
References
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- ^ Crowther, Bosley (December 12, 1959). "The Screen: 'Li'l Abner'". The New York Times. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ISBN 9781593935054 – via Google Books.
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External links
- Bern Hoffman at IMDb
- Bern Hoffman at the TCM Movie Database
- Bern Hoffman at AllMovie
- Rotten Tomatoes profile